HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Jailer Adam Smith has added additional insight regarding two inmates who escaped from Christian County Jail work detail in Hopkinsville earlier this week. In response to the incident, an internal investigation has been launched alongside an independent review coordinated with the Kentucky Department of Corrections.

“While almost all of our inmates complete this program with no negative impact, some inevitably use it to prove they are not ready for the freedom of being released and therefore will be remanded back into jail custody,” said Smith referencing the work release program at the jail.

The inmates are identified as 30-year-old Elijah Boodoosignh of Hopkinsville and 39-year-old James Stull of Covington. After they escaped from work detail, information from the Christian County Sherrif’s Office reveals that a local man had agreed to give both of the inmates and another woman a ride to Cincinnati, Ohio in exchange for $300. The suspects asked him to stop in Crofton to get the money, where they overtook the victim in the Family Dollar parking lot and began assaulting him before stealing the car.

Troopers were able to locate the vehicle and pursued them from the Western Kentucky Parkway near the 60 mile-marker through Muhlenberg, Ohio, and Grayson counties, where the vehicle was ultimately stopped with tire deflation near the 108 mile-marker.

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Timeline of events, jail response

In a public statement, Smith provided a timeline of actions taken by a Christian County Jail. Initially, staff was notified that the two individuals had left their work release which was taking place within the Hopkinsville city limits. They were both assigned to the detail under the supervision of a participating businesses’ employee.

“It is important to note that both inmates had previously been evaluated by the DOC and met all legal criteria for acceptance into the work release program,” Smith clarified.

Jail staff responded to the site and the Kentucky State Police and Christian County Dispatch were immediately notified. During the pursuit that was initiated in Crofton, staff remained in communication with troopers to provide vital information that assisted their capture, according to Smith.

“The work release program remains a vital resource for our local businesses and government organizations,” he said. “However, the safety of our citizens is our absolute priority. We are committed to a thorough review of our processes to ensure the continued security of our community.”

Currently, both of the inmates are back in custody. KSP has initiated charges related to the escape while the Christian County Sheriff’s Office investigates the carjacking. The other female passenger was not charged.

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